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05-24-2007, 05:03 PM
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Yall already kno lol car problems Yes some days ago my car started acting funny when i turn it on , it mostly starts on the first try but now its acting up and it takes awhile for it to start so whats the deal on this?
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Your right well heres a lil bit more info it takes a long time for it to start and when it does start i does a weak start like it coughs a bit then starts right up.
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Did it happen as soon as you seafoamed it? Seafoam can work wonders, but sadly it can also cause tons of problems. If sensors are already on the way out, usually Seafoam does them in.
Beyond that, the first thing that came to mind was the fuel pressure regulator's diaphragm going out.
Beyond that, the first thing that came to mind was the fuel pressure regulator's diaphragm going out.
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My car has been hard to start since I bought it (only had it not quite 2 months) and just last night the opti quit working don't know about yours but maybe it could have too.
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It's your distributor. And it's way too expensive, in a retarded spot, too prone to breaking, and a bitch to fix.
For you: It means a lot of money and a day or two in the shop. You might as well have the water pump, plugs and wires done while it's in there. If anything, just the water pump, since if it goes out it'll most likely take the new opti right with it, since it sits behind the water pump.
For you: It means a lot of money and a day or two in the shop. You might as well have the water pump, plugs and wires done while it's in there. If anything, just the water pump, since if it goes out it'll most likely take the new opti right with it, since it sits behind the water pump.
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Soooo tighten them up maybe? Opti's + Water (which humid air is full of) = bad news. Now, don't go thinking that humid air is ruining your Opti, and that you shouldn't drive it when it's humid out lol I just mean that your Opti isn't in good health, or it's a direct cause of the loose bolts, so the humid air is just not helping it's already poor operation.
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Originally Posted by Formula350
It's your distributor. And it's way too expensive, in a retarded spot, too prone to breaking, and a bitch to fix.
For you: It means a lot of money and a day or two in the shop. You might as well have the water pump, plugs and wires done while it's in there. If anything, just the water pump, since if it goes out it'll most likely take the new opti right with it, since it sits behind the water pump.
For you: It means a lot of money and a day or two in the shop. You might as well have the water pump, plugs and wires done while it's in there. If anything, just the water pump, since if it goes out it'll most likely take the new opti right with it, since it sits behind the water pump.
Lol wow yea u kno me like a book lots of money and yelling and cursing. but its not goin to the shop imma just pay my friend who is a certified mechanic to fix it but while im at it im goin to help also, so what would be the best opti.
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I agree with Denney, get the MSD setup, BUT! The Auto Zone (or maybe it's Advanced) sell theirs with a lifetime warranty. So you could get their Opti + the MSD Cap.
I wouldn't say I know you like a book, but I did read your first post here saying you didn't know much about cars, and you inherited the car from your late father
A cert mechanic buddy is good enough for me! However, I'd make sure he's done an opti or two before letting him tear into your car.
I wouldn't say I know you like a book, but I did read your first post here saying you didn't know much about cars, and you inherited the car from your late father
A cert mechanic buddy is good enough for me! However, I'd make sure he's done an opti or two before letting him tear into your car.
